Senior Control Engineering Manager

As a Senior Control Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading the team that designs HVDC Control Automation System and, drive consistent design practices, common global processes for projects implementation and provide technical solution that meets the project and Tender objectives.

This includes the following:

• Developing Department talent
• Engineering process management
• Provide technical guidance.
• Recruiting new Engineers

Roles and Responsibilities

• As a Senior Control Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading the team that designs HVDC Control Automation System and, drive consistent design practices, common global processes for projects implementation and provide technical solution that meets the project and Tender objectives.
• Identify, develop, evaluate, introduce, and manage engineering solutions for HVDC control and protection system technology needs.
• Works closely with internal and external customers to arrive at engineering specifications that optimize the commercial potential of new and existing products. Ensures that the available technologies and components are appropriately exploited in product design.
• Support and mentoring of less experienced team members and project engineers.
• Execute and provide guidance for the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements.
• Responsible for recruiting, coaching, and/or developing organizational talent.
• Responsible for providing direction and/or guidance to exempt specialists and/or supervisory staff who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments. May supervise non-exempt employees.
• Fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
• Builds strategic partnerships to further departmental and organizational objectives.
• Develops and executes organizational and operational policies that affect one or more groups by utilizing technical/professional knowledge and skills.
• Makes decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules in order to achieve department objectives.
• Manage the engineering resources, workload, schedule, and project milestones.
• Execute and provide guidance for the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements.
• Responsible for coaching and developing department talent.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how HVDC control system integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Required qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and Electrical, control & Protection system subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business.
• More than 15 years’ experience in HVDC industry including HVDC station equipment and design.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage team organisational risks.
• Proven skills in managing and leading team with strong technical background
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, experienced in creating and presenting to other stake holders.
• Experience relevant to electrical power systems and substation automation engineering
• Working knowledge of industrial and utility electrical control and protection systems and Digital Control Systems, Substation Automation and SCADA
• Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety, quality, and engineering integrity of the solution.
• Flexibility with working hours and willingness to travel globally.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Proven technical leadership in a complex system engineering development environment.
• Experience relevant to electrical power systems and substation automation engineering
• Working knowledge of industrial and utility electrical control and protection systems and Digital Control Systems, Substation Automation and SCADA
• Strong background in configuring Substation Bay Controllers/Merging Units/ IEC61850 IED’s